Description
This is a great meal for two, or it can be an appetizer for about 8 people. It's really great for parties because it's made ahead of time and then needs to chill. I found this in a junior league cookbook. Prep time includes the 2 hour chill time.
Ingredients
- Dark Beer
- Bay Leaf
- Mustard Seeds
- Dill Seed
- Dried Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt
- Peppercorns
- Medium Shrimp
- Vinegar
- Garlic
- Lettuce Leaf
- Black Olives
Instructions
- Combine the first 7 in a saucepan
- Bring to a boil then reduce the heat
- Simmer for 5 minutes
- Add the shrimp
- Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink
- Pour into a glass bowl
- Add the vinegar and garlic
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or longer
- Drain the shrimp
- Discard the bay leaf
- Mound in the center of a lettuce-lined serving plate
- Garnish with black olives
- This makes 2 main-dish, or 8 appetizer servings